Minor fire broke out in Shastri Bhawan

A minor fire broke out in Shastri Bhawan in Central Delhi on May 21. (Source: Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

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The fire department received a call about the blaze around 9.40 AM after which 11 fire tenders were rushed to the spot. (Source: Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

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A fire official said the blaze started on the seventh floor of the building. (Source: PTI)

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"It was a small fire and was doused within minutes," said Delhi Fire Services Director A K Sharma. (Source: Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

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The fire started in an office of the Information Broadcasting Ministry. (Source: Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

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Some furniture and computer peripherals were gutted in the fire. Two persons were in the room when the fire started but they were evacuated and no casualty was reported. (Source: Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

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Although the exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, prima facie it seems that a short circuit may have started it. (Source: PTI)